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DF61 KZU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,084 mi
Last recorded132,084 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 KZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 132,084 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under rear vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2025 131,545 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 131,545 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 127,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake lazy

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 102,004 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 84,374 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated new clip required (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 79,558 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 79,558 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,440 miles

number plate lights defective

Fail 13 Mar 2019 75,440 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

number plate lights defective

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,232 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 70,232 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,572 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,919 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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DF61 KZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 72,700 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF61 KZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF61 KZU?

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What year was DF61 KZU registered?

DF61 KZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is DF61 KZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 KZU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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